Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71. She suffered from cancer: "Our amazing and loving mother is gone"

The actress Kirstey Alley, the actress of series like

, passed away this Monday at the age of 72.

The news was confirmed by her children, True and Lillie Parker: "We are saddened to report that our incredible, brave and loving mother has left after a battle with cancer: it had recently been discovered," they reported in a statement.

The 'Cheers' series: other legendary actors such as Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson worked alongside Kirstie Alley in this series, in which she played Rebecca Howe.NBC

"She was surrounded by her closest family and she fought very hard, leaving us with the certainty of her never-ending joy in life and whatever adventures awaited her in the future. As iconic as she was on screen, she was even more iconic as a mother. and grandmother," her children wrote.

"We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center for their care," the text continues.

Christina Applegate received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Alley played Rebecca Howe in

.

He also had the memorable role of Saavik in

and starred opposite John Travolta in

, among many other characters.

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